In Episode 40 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan engage in a compelling conversation with Chris Doyle, Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu), where he has led advocacy and education efforts on Palestine and the wider Arab world for over two decades.
Chris is a leading voice on UK foreign policy in the Middle East, and a trusted advisor to parliamentary groups on Arab affairs. As a frequent commentator on UK media—including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and the BBC—he works to challenge misinformation, amplify Palestinian voices, and hold British institutions accountable for their historical and ongoing complicity in the region.
He has authored and co-authored numerous reports on Zionism, the political framing of Palestine in the UK, and Britain's colonial legacy. Under his leadership, Caabu has organized dozens of parliamentary delegations to the occupied Palestinian territories and Arab countries, deepening political understanding and engagement.
In this episode, Chris discusses the challenges of advocacy in the British political system, the impact of historical narratives on public discourse, and the urgent need for truth-telling, justice, and accountability in UK policy toward Palestine.
Chris Doyle’s Work:
🌐 Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) – Website → https://www.caabu.org/
📰 Articles and Video Contributions by Chris Doyle → https://www.caabu.org/news
🐦 Follow Chris on X (formerly Twitter) → https://x.com/doylech?lang=en
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